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Patent GB-189906046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Beds for use in Transport Ships and the like.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1899-03-20
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 6046. Wheatley, W. H., [Lein, J. P.]. March 20. Berths.-Berths for transport ships are arranged in such a manner that they can be readily fitted up or removed. A number of uprights 1 are braced between the decks ; they may be screw-threaded as in Fig. 4, and engaged with a screwed socket 3 by turning which the uprights can be jammed in place ; a set-screw 5 serves to lock them. The bottom frame consists of sides and ends 7 engaged with corner T-pieces 10 and locked in position by rivet ng the turned-up ends of auxiliary bars 8. The corner pieces 10 have chambers 16 slotted at 11 to fit over headed projections 12 carried by collars 17, 17<1> riveted to the uprights and crossbars 6. The projections and slots may be interchanged. The collars 17 may have plugs 19, 20 fitting into, and connected by pins 21 to, the crossbar 6. The bottom 9 consists of fabric connected to the sides and ends 7 and passing under the bars 8. The Provisional Specification states that a berth bottom can be readily removed while occupied and used as an ambulance stretcher.
Patent GB-189907325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Generating Acetylene Gas.
Filed: 1899-04-07
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 7325. Read-Holliday Acetylene Co., Cardno, W., and Holliday, R. April 7. Acetylene.-The generator is formed of two separable parts, a lower part 19, through openings in the top 20 of which pass one or more removable perforated carbide receptacles 29, 30, and an upper water chamber 1. Between the two parts is fitted a rubber joint 23, and the parts are held together by four screws 17, pivoted between the prongs of forks 15 projecting from the sides of the upper vessel, and passing between forked ears 21 on the lower vessel. On the screws 17 are milled screwed buttons 18, which are screwed upwards so that the shoulders therein fit within recesses 22 on the ears 21. The upper vessel is divided by a plate 3 into two parts. On the cover and on the plate 3 are recesses in which work the rods 8 of two valves 6, 7, having springs which normally force the valves downwards to close the small openings for the passage of the water from the upper to the lower vessel. The valves are raised by eccentrics or cams 12. The water, when the valves are open, flows drop by drop from the openings, and is conducted by absorbent filaments 32 to the carbide. The generated acetylene collects below the plate 3, and escapes by a side opening for use as required. The upper vessel is cleaned out and recharged through an opening 24. A pipe 25 has a rubber band 33 surrounding an external opening 26, so as to allow the escape of gas when the pressure becomes excessive.
Patent GB-189913868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tramway and other Rails, and in Wheels for Use in connection therewith.
Inventor: BRECKNELL HENRY
Filed: 1899-07-05
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 13,868. Brecknell, H., Munro, E. M., and Rogers, H. I. July 5. Rail joints.-Tramway or other rails of any section are cut diagonally as at B instead of square at the joints. Rails for tramways &c. have a central groove C and a bearing-surface D on both sides.
Patent GB-189919815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Driving and Brake Mechanism for Cycles.
Inventor: GARRARD CHARLES GEORGE
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 19,815. Garrard, C. G. Oct. 3. Driving - mechanism ; brakes; clutches.-Consists in a combination of clutch driving and brake mechanism with the free wheel of a bicycle. The chain or gear wheel Cis mounted loosely on the inner end of a flanged sleeve B, secured to an extension of the rear wheel hub. Between the chain-wheel C and a disc D, also secured to the hub, are inserted clutch rollers E which move on inclined surfaces. Upon the sleeve B is also mounted a cupped disc F, which is normally held from rotating in a forward direction by means of a pawl and ratchet. During back-pedalling, the disc F is moved towards the flanged end of the sleeve B, and a washer K of vulcanized fibre is gripped between the two. This motion is produced by means of radial clutch rollers M mounted in inclined ways in an annular carrier L. By releasing the pawl so as to allow of the forward rotation of the disc F, the free wheel may be converted into a fixed wheel. In the arrangement described in the Provisional Specification, the rotation of the disc F is prevented by studs or projections engaging with the chain stay tube.
Patent GB-189924456-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Tea-pots.
Inventor: STAINTHORPE WILLIAM WATERS
Filed: 1899-12-08
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 24,456. Stainthorpe, W. W. Dec. 8. Tea-pots.-Relates to means for regulating the time of infusion. The tea is placed on the perforated or wire-gauze sheet d, and the water poured upon it slowly trickles through the aperture of the screw plug c into the lower part of the pot. Screw plugs with apertures of different sizes are employed. In a modification, the perforated sheet is carried in a cylindrical compartment of the height of the pot, and the tea runs through a screw plug placed in the side to the annular space between it and the pot.
Patent GB-190003471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Band Sawing Machines.
Inventor: NOBLE HARRY
Filed: 1900-02-22
Granted: 1901-05-22
Abstract: 3471. Noble, H., and Lund, P. Feb. 22. Sawing.-Relates to a method of turning the cutting part of a band saw through a certain angle, to enable longer pieces of wood to be cut off. Guides H and I, on each side of the cutting part of the saw E, are set at the required angle, so as to deflect that part of the saw. The guide H, set at the required angle, is detachably mounted on the bracket B, by means of a shank pin h<1> and bolt h<2>. The guide I is mounted on the table C which is made so that it can turn on the base frame A.
Patent GB-190003920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Marking and Cutting Boot and Shoe Patterns.
Inventor: COTE LOUIS
Filed: 1900-02-28
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 3920. Lake, H. H., [Cote, L.]. Feb. 28. Marking out parts and patterns; uppers. - Relates to improvements on the pantographic apparatus for marking and cutting out parts described in Specification No. 4022, A.D. 1892. The material to be marked or cut out is clamped on a table a by bars i, i, adjustible in a frame g which is secured to a second frame f. When the material is to be put in place, the frame f is lifted by levers c, c keyed on spindles b mounted in bearings on the table and rocked by a treadle acting through levers d, d. The bars j, s, and ware pivoted to a hub k, and the bar has mounted on it a slide z all as described in the previous Specification. The bar w moves in guides in a slide t on the bar s, similar guides receiving a bar x parallel to w. The bars wand x are connected by crossbars 1 and 2, and have between them a number of parallel bars 4, 5, 6, &c., each of which is also connected to one or more of the bars 19, 20, &c., Fig. 4, and has a hole 22 at one end to receive the stem or socket of the marking-point or cutter. Extensions of the bars w and x are connected to a pin 33 carrying a perforated plate 3b situated over the central perforated bar 13. The bar j is extended rearwardly beyond. the hub k, and is pivoted to a sleeve sliding on a bar 85 which is adjustable along a bracket 44. To the same sleeve is pivoted a bar 86, which is adjustably secured to the bar x and to a bar 87 pivoted to the bar s. The pattern 66 is clamped to a piece 55 which is revoluble on a disc 52, which again is adjusted along a rod 49 by means of a hand-lever 126 and the gear shown. The rod 49 is secured to a sleeve 46, which is adjusted along a bar 43 by means of a hand-lever 134.
Patent GB-190016220-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for the Purification of Smoke.
Inventor: WILD WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-09-12
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 1 6 , 2 2 0. Wild, W., and Rigby, D. Sept. 12. Smoke, treating.-Smoke from boiler and other furnaces, kilns, &c. is passed through a chamber h containing balls or perforated plates of earthenware, wood, metal, or other suitable material, where it is washed by water or milk of lime delivered through a perforated plate q. The chamber h is open at the bottom, and dips into water contained in a trough f. The washed smoke passes into a series of inverted troughs s dipping into water or milk of lime in a chamber k. The bottom edges of the troughs are formed with narrow slots, through which the smoke passes into the water or milk of lime, and the purified smoke is withdrawn by a fan u or steam-jet apparatus and delivered into the chimney.
Patent GB-190017305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Helmets.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-09-29
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 17,305. Golby, F. W, Bortfeldt, L.]. Sept.29. Helmets are provided with a neck covering which can be turned upwards, so as not to impede the wearer when shooting, and to allow him a larger range of vision by wearing the helmet with the back to the front. This part a is made of a number of separate pieces of cork or other material, which are held together and to the helmet by their lining and covering.
Patent GB-190017966-A (GB)
Title: Process of Making Glue and Products Resulting Therefrom.
Inventor: KELSEY LOVELL LAZEL
Filed: 1900-10-09
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 17,966. Kelsey, L. L. Oct. 9. Moulding g l, u e and gelatine.-Glue and similar gelatinous substances are formed into long strips with roughened surfaces which dry rapidly and uniformly and can be readily redissolved. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 5, hot liquid glue is forced by a pump through a pipe b into a pipe c, from which branch pipes conduct it into a series of chambers d, which can be cooled by circulating fluid through an enclosing jacket g, thus causing the glue to set partially. The chambers d are flared outwards at e, as shown, and are formed with a row of conical or cylindrical holes k, through which the semi-solid glue is forced forming long strips or pencils.
Patent GB-190019280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1900-10-27
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 19,280. Jandus Arc Lamp and Electiric Co., Gorham, J. M., and Jones. A. D. Oct. 27. Arc lamps.-An enclosed-arc clutch lamp is constructed as shown, and contains means for preventing effects of vibration, applicable also to o p e n atternating- current lamps. The lamp shown has a frame including a cover l, a tube t with two brackets 19 cast on it, and a plate o with an insulated ring 13 to support the lower carbon and globe holders. A casing h is carried by screws j on the cover l, and leather or other laces are threaded through holes in flanges on the cover l and plate o, or in the casing, to intervene bstween the casing and frame and prevent rattling. Two regulating-solenoids s are supported between flat springs, slotted to prevent eddy currents, and carried on the brackets 19. The Provisional Specification mentions the use of leather or other bands on the movable corps of the solenoids, to reduce noise. In the lamp shown, parallel cores are attached to a yoke, which is hung by springs y<1> and chains or cords from two pulleys x on a shaft supported between centres on arms of the tube t ; a third pulley is connected metallically with a movable central tube, which carries a dash-pot piston 5, clutch rings 2, and connecting-rings 7, in contact with the upper carbon. The piston 5 is provided with ball valves situated on concave seatings aud under retaining- screws in cylindrical boxes. An additional electric connection with the upper carbon is provided by springs acting at right-angles to the direction of vibration of the lamp ; in the lamp shown, the upper carbon is inserted in a spring socket, which slides in the movable tube, and carries a V-shaped spring 10 pressing two phosphor bronze balls against the inside of this tube. The arc-enclosing cylinder is provided with a cover a having its inner surface curved upwardly from the edge, to the carbon, or preferably to a central tube through which the carbon passes, the highest part of the curve being not higher than the upper edge of the glass cylinder, and the tube preferably depending some distance ; such forms are stated to make the carbons last appreciably longer.
Patent GB-190022281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for Suspending Electroliers, Electric Lamps and the like.
Inventor: FLETCHER EDWIN
Filed: 1900-12-07
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 22,281. Fletcher, E. Dec. 7. Supporting lamps; electroliers.-Electroliers and lamps are suspended by chains, the sides of the links being made hollow and with end holes a<2>, a<3>, through which the conductors B can be passed without acute bends, so as to be protected and concealed. In the form shown in Fig. 1, alternate links are divided at their upper ends, and closed by staples E after the chain has been put together. The alternate links may be hinged at their lower ends, and have slotted overlapping parts at their upper ends, adapted to be held together by engagement with the adjacent links. In the form shown in Fig. 12, each link consists of two tubes a<1> connected by transverse plates a<6>, the upper plate having an extension a<5>, which is bent over the lower plate a<6> of the next link ; perforated balls F, of ebonite or other insulating-material, are placed in the enlarged ends of the tubes. In the form shown in Fig. 8, short double tubular parts D are connected in lengths by open sides A, which have tongues bent in to retain the conductors within the sides. Lengths of this construction are connected by links. In another form, a chain of straight wire links is provided with ornamental hollow side pieces, which contain the conductors and appear like wide links.
Patent GB-190102644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Grinding Machines.
Inventor: BAMFORD JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-02-07
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 2644. Bamford, J. Feb. 7. Treadle - driving gearing; hand-driving gearing. - Relates to portable grinding machines and to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 9337, A.D. 1900. A spurwheel E is fixed to the spindle B carrying the grinding-wheel A and either an internally toothed-wheel F or an externally-toothed wheel gears with the wheel E. The wheel F carries a crank pin H for the treadle connecting-rod I. The Provisional Specification states that the pin H may be replaced by a handle or a handle may be fixed to the shaft G which in that case is fixed to the wheel F. It also states that either hand or treadle operated sun-and-planet gearing may be employed.
Patent GB-190107237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Separators.
Inventor: LINDBERG PER WILHELM
Filed: 1901-04-06
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 7237. Lindberg, P. W. April 6. Safety devices. -In machines driven by screw gearing, in which the action of the gearing causes an upward pressure on the spindle, the drum is prevented from being thrown upwards out of the standard by means of a nut f, fixed or revoluble, mounted above the pinion e, the threads of which correspond to the teeth of the pinion. This arrangement, while allowing the spindle to be removed from and replaced in its bearings, prevents it from rising when at work, as, in order for the pinion to screw itself upwards through the nut, this must be rotated at a higher speed than the spindle. Fig. 2 shows a modification in which the nut is in permanent engagement with the pinion In applying the invention to horizontal machines, the weight of the drum on the spindle is replaced by the pressure of a spiral spring.
Patent GB-190110758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Incandescent Lamps in which the Glower or Light Giving Body is a Conductor of the Second Class.
Filed: 1901-05-25
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 10,758. Ram, G. S., and Nernst Electric Light, Ltd. May 25. Incandescent lamps.-The metal head b of a Nernst lamp is provided with metal fins c of considerable size, to cool the head. The fins may be brazed or otherwise fixed to the head itself, or to a sleeve fitting tightly on the head.
Patent GB-190112695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Denitration of Nitrocellulose.
Inventor: RICHTER HUGO
Filed: 1901-06-21
Granted: 1902-06-21
Abstract: 12,695. Richter, H. June 21. Yarns and threads.-Relates to the denitration of artificial silk, films, celluloid articles, &c. which are produced from nitro-cellulose. The nitrocellulose is treated in an acid solution of a metallic salt which is in a lower state of oxidation and is capable of passing to a higher state of oxidation. Suitable salts are cuprous chloride, cuprous oxychloride, ferrous, manganous, chromous, antimonious, stannous, mercurous, or cobaltous salts, ferrocyanides, &c. When using cuprous salts, hydrochloric acid may be used. In the process of denitration, solvents for nitro-cellulose and agents which cause nitro-cellulose to swell may be added, such as alcohol, ether, esters, ketones, hydrocarbons, glycerine, epichlorhydrin, turpentine, caoutchouc solutions, glue, &c. Substances may also be added that dissolve the salts employed, such as alkaline thiosulphates, ammonium sulphate, the chlorides of the alkalies, alkaline earths, or iron, zinc, and manganese. The cuprous compound may be dissolved in acid and partially neutralized with ammonia, or dissolved in ammonia and neutralized with acid. The nitrogen oxides can be continuously drawn off and regenerated for re-use by oxidation. The salt solutions and swelling-agents may also be required. The liquor discharged from the denitration vessels may be treated with common salt and sulphur dioxide, or have metallic copper added to it. Or the oxidized salt may be reduced by the protoxide compound of another metal, for example, cupric chloride or stannic chloride by means of iron chloride. Or the metal may be separated for re-use by electrolysis or by means of another metal, such as copper by iron.
Patent GB-190114271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Self-propelled Road and the like Vehicles for Enabling Loading, Unloading, Hauling or like Operations to be Effected thereby.
Inventor: MAY CHARLES NEALE
Filed: 1901-07-12
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 14,271. May, C. N., and Affleck, W. J. July 12. Cranes; portable engines with hoisting - gear ; hauling-engines.-Consists in providing self-propelled road vehicles with means for loading, unloading, hauling, and like operations, the power being furnished by the propelling-motor. As shown in Fig. 1, the vehicle platform D is fitted with a socket C and bracket E in which the hollow pillar A of a crane or derrick is supported so as to be capable of turning. The lifting chain or rope passes through the pillar and socket, suitable guide-pulleys being provided. The crane or derrick can be removed, and then the rope or chain can be used for hauling or loading purposes. The winch-drum or chain-wheel and operating gear are shown in Fig. 3. The drum shaft f is driven from the motor i<2> through toothed gearing, by a belt h, the drum and gearing being suspended in a swinging frame J. Owing to this mode of suspension, the belt can be tightened or slackened, and at the same time a brake drum brought away or pressed against a stationary brakeshoe l, the controlling operations being effected through suitable linkwork k, k<2>.
Patent GB-190118260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bunsen Burners
Inventor: KAPPEL WILHELM
Filed: 1901-09-12
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 18,260. Kappel, W. Sept. 12. Gas burners.-Considerable range and facility in the adjustment of the burner b is obtained either by adjustably mounting the burner in the head c of a stem d, which may itself be adjustably mounted either vertically, Fig. 1, or horizontally, Fig. 5, in holes or sockets in a stand e, or by adjustably mounting the burner itself in the holes in the stand e, as shown by the dotted lines in Fig. 1. The burner, of which the mouth f is bent from the axial line, can be either moved axially in the supporting hole or socket, or rotated therein as shown by the arrow 1, Fig. 1, or the stem d carrying the burner can be either moved axially in the stand, or rotated therein as shown by the arrow 2, Fig. 1. Set-screws h, g, k are provided for securing the adjustable parts in the positions required.
Patent GB-190119673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating and Purifying Feed-water
Inventor: COLLES EDWARD GILLESPIE TAYLOR
Filed: 1901-10-02
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 19,673. Colles, E. G. T. Oct. 2. Feedwater, heating and purifying. - Relates to apparatus for heating and purifying feedwater which comprises a series of water pans 2, 3, supported within the shell 1, the filter 9, the settling-chamber at the base, and the various inlet and outlet pipes. The water of condensation from a heating-system enters by the pipe 6 and the inlet 6<a>, exhaust steam enters by the inlet 10, and the supply pipe 5 is connected to the water mains. The uppermost pan is suspended from the head of the shell, the lowermost pan is carried by brackets, the intermediate pans are carried by I-posts, and the pans are locked by a bar carried on arms pivoted to and adapted to bind upon the uppermost pan. The overflow or discharge pipe 17 is provided with the valve 18, which is only opened when the water rises sufficiently to bring the float 23 into action. The float 13 controls a valve in the supply pipe 5, or, when feed-pumps are employed, as in the plant shown in Fig. 6, controls through rods and lever the steam valve 25 of the engine 27 and the steam valve 34 of the engine for the boiler feed-pump. On one side of the filter a space is left in case of clogging. The floats may be arranged in a chamber separate from the heater.
Patent GB-190124800-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Heating Liquids and especially Milk.
Inventor: FLIEGEL JOSEF
Filed: 1901-12-05
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 24,800. Fliegel, J. Dec. 5. Liquids, sterilizing; preserving milk.-An apparatus for heating liquids, and especially applicable for sterilizing milk, is shown in the Figure. The outer cylindrical vessel 1 is rigidly mounted on the frame 2 and provided with the overflow channel 3. The cylinder 4 is covered by the lid 5 through which the liquid to be heated is fed, and is furnished with the rotary agitator consisting of the plate 6 and the downwardly-projecting annular pieces 7. The stirrer is driven from the pulley 14. The steam pipe 15 supplies steam to the chamber 16, and air or vapour exhaust pipes 19 are provided. The hot liquid is fed from the heating-chamber 23 past the thermometer 29 through the opening 24, and passes out in an opposite direction to the flow of the liquid to be heated. The chambers 7 communicate with the inflow chamber by the channels 20, so that the vapour is utilized for preliminary heating.
Patent GB-190202602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Steam Boilers.
Inventor: LANE HOWARD
Filed: 1902-01-31
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 2602. Lane, H. Jan. 31. Water-tube boilers.-Close-ended water tubes e, with inner circulation tubes, shown enlarged in Fig. 5, depend from one or more flat shallow boxes a, b. The outer tubes are secured in both top and bottom plates of the boxes, their open ends being closed by caps n ; they have discharge openings p, for water and steam above the water level.- The inner tubes i are secured at their upper ends in pieces with lateral nozzles l, which form the heads of the bolts whereby the caps n are secured. The nozzles l pass through openings in the outer pipes below the water level. The lower ends of the inner tubes are split and splayed, as shown, and their upper ends are kept central by key-pieces r. A steam drum t is preferably provided. Such a boiler may be adapted for land or marine use.